Lake Wauburg

Lake Wauburg Associate

Lake Wauburg Associates serve RecSports participants at North Shore and provide excellent customer service, manage equipment rentals, assist in loading and unloading at the boat launch, and manage gatehouse operations.

Unit Specific Job Responsibilities

Welcome patrons and manage facility access at the gatehouse

Complete credit card transactions for patrons entering the facility and renting boats and perform proper reconciliation of credit card transactions

Perform headcounts and track daily patron usage

Assist patrons checking out boats and equipment, provide safety briefings, and help patrons as they load and unload their boats into the lake

Support Lake Wauburg special events and facility reservations

Requirements/Qualifications

Interest in outdoor recreation, customer service, and campus involvement
Must have a valid driver’s license
Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification OR register to obtain the certification within the first 30 days of employment
Work 10-15 hours per week, including one weekend shift (note that Lake Wauburg is open over academic breaks and holidays)
Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings (2nd Tuesday of every month)
Attend mandatory trainings and skills clinics
Availability to work two shifts per week during operating hours, including weekday, weekend, and over academic breaks
Complete and maintain UF online certifications GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with the following:

Working in an outdoor setting
Working at a waterfront/lakeside facility

Waterfront Lifeguard

Lake Wauburg Lifeguards work at North Shore and shifts are 6.5 - 8.5 hours long. Responsibilities include swim area watch, rescue boat operation, and equipment check-out. You must have reliable transportation to apply.

Unit Specific Job Responsibilities

Perform necessary lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR skills as certified by the American Red Cross

Monitor the safety and prevent injuries of swimmers and boaters on the lake

Maintain a current Florida Boater License to operate the Rescue Boat for Lake Watch

Obtain working knowledge of Hobie Cat Wave sail boats through internal training, perform maintenance and cleaning as needed

Requirements/Qualifications

Interest in outdoor recreation, customer service, and campus involvement.
Reliable transportation to get to Lake Wauburg North Shore
Successfully complete a Lifeguard Try-Out (pre-employment water test)
Must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification by start date.
Availability to work two shifts per week during operating hours, including weekday, weekend, and over academic breaks.
Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings and in-services
Attend mandatory trainings .
Complete and maintain UF online certifications GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811

Preferred Qualifications

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Current Florida Boater License
Previous experience operating a motorized boat
Previous experience working at a waterfront facility
American Red Cross Waterfront Module

Challenge Course Facilitator

Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitators serve RecSports participants by fostering experiential teambuilding experiences for groups that are used to promote, enhance, and support the development of healthy group relationships. Facilitators lead groups through virtual team-building, in-person team-building programs (on and off-site), and low and high ropes courses at Lake Wauburg South Shore.

Unit Specific Job Responsibilities

Must participate and demonstrate proficient skills in Low, Alpine Tower, and High Course training

Must be able to teach a mini-belay class within one semester of hire and provide pre-course safety briefings

Responsible for consistent supervision of small groups of challenge course participants throughout entire course while facilitating activities to promote and enhance individual and group growth, development, and wellness

Track all training, courses facilitated, and keep detailed records of hours and assist with set up, take down, opening, closing, cleaning, and other duties as directed

Support Lake Wauburg special events and facility reservations

Requirements/Qualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire
Will be required to successfully complete a background check
Comfortable working at height
Ability to work harmoniously with the staff, guests and the public
Ability to work regular courses, including over weekdays, weekends, and over academic breaks
Complete and maintain UF online certifications GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing exceptional customer service.
Previous group facilitation experience
Previous experience with ropes courses, challenge courses, and climbing structures.
Experience designing and creating ropes/challenge program experiences.

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